For some time now Japanese minimalism has spoken to and intrigued me. The form and expression in certain movements of Japanese art are subtle, containing multiple layers within their simplicity, which gradually reveal themselves to the viewer. However, the insights, in their complexity and depth, are rewarding. The concept of “Mono no aware” is multifaceted…
Mami Kawasaki is one of those great artists, that you can’t find too much information on from the internet. At least, not in English. A while ago I came accross a photograph that presents her standing before her artwork. I looked at the photo for quite a while. The work behind her in the photo…
Lately I’ve been very fascinated with minimalism. Be it photography, sculpting or a style of painting. And in paintings, especially I find abstract minimalism to be a very powerful form of expression. Minimalism is a style, where everything is stripped to a bare essence. It is where a subject is not hidden and is revealed…